Transportation line double service envelope repeater



Sept. 7, 1937. v A. M. SHANK 2,092,705

TRANSEORTATIQN LINE DOUBLE SERVICE ENVELOPE REPEATER Filed Nov. 5, 1936FORM 12.;

Form I25 Z. M. wmz

Paten p 193.7

PATENT OFFICE TRANSPORTATION LINE DOUBLE SERVICE ENVELOPE REPEATER AllenM. Shank, Burlington, Iowa Application November 5, 1936, Serial No.109,379

3 Claims.

, This invention relates to a transportation line double serviceenvelope repeater.

It is primarily aimed to provide a novel structure whereby an envelopewhich is practically standardvwith all railroad companies for railreadbusiness can be used twice as often, and particularly after all blanksof one side have been used, theenvelope is convertible to arrangewhereby forty-eight blanks are provided, and

means are also provided whereby the envelope may assume envelope formwith either blanks on the exterior.

The more specific objects and advantages will become apparent from aconsideration of the description following taken in connection with theaccompanying drawing illustrating an operative embodiment.

Referring specifically to the drawing,

Figure 1. is a plan or elevation of the service envelope;

Figure 2 is a plan view thereof in blankform;

Figure 3 is a plan view of the envelope of Figure 1 having the partsreversed, and

Figure 4 is a plan view of the reversed side of the blank of Figure 2.

Referring specifically to the drawing wherein like reference charactersdesignate like or similar parts,- the opposite sides of the blank areshown in Figures 2 and 4. Such blank has .a main panel III on both sidesof which there is indicia at H providing spaces preferably num-- beredas shown from one to twenty-four in which names and places may bewritten. The envelope is of paper or the equivalent having a rear flapl2 and end flaps l3, respectively foldable. on the lines l4 and I5. Italso has a closure flap l6, foldable along the line H.

On opposite faces of the flaps i3, adjacent the side edge. adhesive I8is applied. As a result, the flaps I 3 may be folded fiat against theflap l2 and the adhesive l8'of one side or face of the flaps 13 throughthe aid of water, united to be closed by folding and insertion of theclosure flap l6 into the interior of such envelope.

In the condition mentioned, the envelope of I Figure 1 is used until allof the entries or blanks have been used. Thereupon, the previouslyadhered flaps l2 and I3, are severed at the'lines of adherence of theengaged adhesive, the paper or material being sufiiciently strong topermit this severance without mutilation or tearing of the envelope.Thereupon, the envelope is reversely folded and the previously unusedadhesive I8 is moistened and adhered tothe flap l2, the inner, or otherface of the main wall l0 being thus exposed as in Figure 3 for use ofthe various blanks thereof, the closure flap. l6 being adapted forreverse folding and extension into the interior of the envelope. 7

As a result of the construction described, the envelope will give doubleservice.

I claim as my invention:

1. A structure of the class described having a main wall, flaps infoldable relation therewith and adhered together to form an envelope,.certain of said flaps containing adhesive on' the outer surface thereofat zones directly opposite the zones of adhesion, the structure being ofa material permitting separation of adhering flaps without mutilation,whereby the envelope after separation of the flaps may be reverselyfolded and adhered. I

2. A structure of the class described having a main wall, flaps infoldable relation therewith and adhered together to form an envelope,cer tain of. said flaps containing adhesive on the outer surface thereofat zones directly opposite the zones of adhesion, the structure being ofa material permitting separation of adhering flaps without mutilation,whereby the envelope after separation of the flaps may be reverselyfolded and adhered, said wall having entry indicia on both facesthereof.

3. A structureof the class described having a main wall, flaps infoldable relation therewith and adhered together to form an envelope,cer- 'tain of said flaps containing adhesive on the outer surfacethereof at zones directly opposite the zones of adhesion,'the structurebeing of a material permitting separation of adhering flaps withoutmutilation, whereby the envelope after separation of the flaps may bereversely folded and adhered, said wall having entry indicia on bothfaces thereoffanda closure wall connected to the main wall and adaptedto be extended interiorly of the envelope in each form.

ALLEN; M. SHANK.

